ROOM-i-Nation
Join us on a multimedia journey; a thoughtful and compelling exploration of identity and tradition through the lens of music and storytelling
Created by young virtuoso Aditya Prakash, ROOM-i-Nation weaves together threads of Karnatik classical music, the history of Asian immigration and stories of identity and belonging to offer a nuanced take on navigating two worlds.
ROOM-i-Nation brings to life Aditya’s 2023 album ISOLASHUN, using live music, soundscape, an Akram Khan dance film made specifically for the project, video projection, and personal stories to illuminate the immigrant experience and offer a hopeful look at bridging cultures, generations, and musical traditions.
The project draws from Aditya's experiences growing up in Los Angeles, training in India, performing from a young age, and his deep engagement with Karnatik music and contemporary sounds. His narrative is one of discovery, challenging traditional boundaries while embracing a complex identity. It's an acknowledgment of the richness that comes from embracing our multifaceted selves and the art that emerges from this acceptance.
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'Aditya has made a work that transcends any particular genre of music. It is both personal and universal.'Akram Khan
'Aditya Prakash is a visionary artist who has found a way to speak to everyone while speaking in his own language.'Tigran Hamasyan
‘Hauntingly beautfiul’High on Score (on ISOLASHUN)
Credits
ROOM-i-Nation was Commissioned by The Center for the Art of Performance, UCLA.
Made possible by Jazz Road, a Program of South Arts (Atlanta) Los Angeles County Arts & Culture BrittenPears Arts (Suffolk) Kalapriya Center for the Indian Performing Arts (Chicago)
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